1. United States
2. Utah
3. Letter

As your constituent, I urge you to stand against the sweeping new tariffs announced by former President Trump on April 2nd. These tariffs—amounting to what may be the largest tax increase in American history—are not just an economic misstep; they are an attack on the very principles of individual liberty and free enterprise that define our Republic. History gives us a clear warning: the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, enacted with similar intentions to “protect American industry,” instead led to international retaliation, crippled global trade, and helped drive our nation into the Great Depression. Protectionism does not make us stronger—it isolates us, weakens our economy, and burdens American families with higher prices. These new tariffs are government overreach masquerading as patriotism. They claim to protect domestic production, but in truth, they interfere with the free market, picking winners and losers, and punishing consumers and small businesses who are already struggling with inflation. This is not economic liberty—it’s centralized economic control. If we truly believe in limited government and free markets, we must oppose policies that expand Washington’s grip on trade and undermine the choices of individual Americans. I urge you to take a stand: reject this tax increase and reaffirm your commitment to economic freedom, open markets, and the prosperity of every American.